Winter tyres are superb.
I have a rear-wheel-drive automatic and on normal tyres its totally useless in any amount of snow on any gradient.
With the winter tyres on I can get up the steep hill outside my house even when its covered in a few inches of snow.
Another option are snow socks. These do have mega grip, but taking them off when you get to a road that's been cleared is a pain in the ass. Useful to keep in the boot to get you out of trouble though.
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